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wolfie001

(8,151 posts)
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 07:55 PM Saturday

Hi all you smart DU computer folk

Why, when I do a post, is there a button that automatically is checked and says, "Add to Journal" and yet to the right of that, it says "always uncheck"? I'm curious why this is. I NEVER uncheck that button. Am I some type of a rebel and just don't know it? If somebody can illuminate me on this quandary, I will be somewhat satisfied. 🤔


PS.- Technical advice needs to be on a sub-6th grade level. Thanks 🙏

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Hi all you smart DU computer folk (Original Post) wolfie001 Saturday OP
That button is unchecked for me,and it has an "always check" option. Jim__ Saturday #1
Thanks. I just saw it wolfie001 Saturday #2
I don't really use the DU journal. I keep track of things on my PC. Jim__ Saturday #4
It's so you have a choice EarlG Saturday #3
Appreciate you taking the time to further elucidate wolfie001 Sunday #5

Jim__

(15,309 posts)
1. That button is unchecked for me,and it has an "always check" option.
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 08:07 PM
Saturday

Under My Du, Account Settings, there is an always add to journal option. I have it checked as "NO". I'm guessing you have it specified as YES.

wolfie001

(8,151 posts)
2. Thanks. I just saw it
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 09:18 PM
Saturday
I must've checked the box many years ago. Just curious why you wouldn't want it checked if I may ask? Myself, I like to keep a list on all my posts.

EarlG

(23,766 posts)
3. It's so you have a choice
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 09:43 PM
Saturday

Some people want to post everything to their Journal, other people don’t. For example, I only keep my pics in my Journal, I don’t record any other posts there.

If you uncheck the checkbox it will stay unchecked just for that post. If you click “always uncheck” it will remember your setting, and the box will always be unchecked every time you post.

So I have mine set to “always uncheck,” and whenever I post a pic I check the checkbox just for that post.

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